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How to De-Ice a Roof

Just because they are out of sight does not mean they don’t exist. A great example of this is ice dams. Ice dams form when melting snow on the roof refreezes near the edge before it runs off the roof. Repeated melting and freezing creates a thick mass of ice by the edge of the […]

Smart Thermostats

In the “old days” operating a thermostat was simple. You’d go to the thermostat and, using a dial or switch, you would set the temperature in your home to the desired level. If you wanted to change the temperature, you’d have to go back to the thermostat and repeat the process. Enter the programmable thermostat. […]

Making Light Bulbs Last Longer

Just when you’re ready to sit down with a good book or cook a meal or search for something in the attic, the light bulb burns out. Frustrating. Is there anything you can do to make sure that doesn’t happen? Well, all bulbs will burn out eventually, but here are some things you can do. […]

Rewiring a Lamp

Tread with caution before you undertake any DIY electrical project.  Messing up other DIY projects can lead to damage and expensive repairs.  Do an electrical project wrong, and you can seriously injure yourself, or worse.  Still, there are a few smaller projects you can do yourself.  One such project is rewiring a lamp. While lamps […]

Easiest Way to Upgrade Your Home’s Electrical System

COVID-19 has many of us working from home, allowing us to take closer looks at our immediate surroundings. We’re scratching the itch to remodel by replacing outdated appliances, upgrading or adding televisions, purchasing digital exercise equipment to allow us to visit exotic places while cycling in our rec rooms. These changes can also prompt the […]

Recessed Lighting

Recessed lighting can add to both the form and function of your room, be it the kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, or any other room.  Here are some things for you to consider when adding recessed lighting to a room. 1. Identify your goal As with any other project, you need to determine what your […]

5 Reasons a Whole House Generator Comes in Handy

Have you ever decided not to buy something only to find yourself saying a few days later, “Boy, I wish I had purchased that item. It would really have come in handy today?” A whole house generator is one of those products we often fail to buy until we find ourselves really needing it. Here […]

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